Teacher in Charge: Miss R. Carson.
Recommended Prior Learning
Year 9 Music Academy is an extension class for Year 9 students who have previously learnt a musical instrument and are motivated to develop their musicianship further.
Music Academy is a one year course where students learn and play in a range of ensembles including string orchestra, concert band, vocal ensemble, chamber groups and rock/pop bands. It is a practical-based course and students are expected to learn an instrument and participate in school based ensembles. Music lessons are available through the Westlake Itinerant Program.The class is provided with performance opportunities throughout the year within the school and the local community. Students will also extend their music knowledge through researching a wide range of styles and genres, creating a composition portfolio, and developing their theory and aural skills.
Term 1
Performance Ensembles
Rhythmic Composition (Binary)
Instruments of the Orchestra
Theory & Aural
Term 2
Performance Ensembles
World Music Study
Theory & Aural
Term 3
Performance Ensembles
Melodic Composition (Pentatonic Scale)
Theory & Aural
Term 4
Ensembles - Community Engagement (Retirement Villages)
Theory & Aural
Courses will only run based on minimum entries
Selecting a course does not guarantee entry into this course
You may apply for an exemption if you do not meet the prerequisites of a course or if the course requires this for entry
Standards offered can be altered at the discretion of the HOF or HOD of the Department
Some standards in NCEA courses might be optional depending on student strengths